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Seated Agastya

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows the "Seated Agastya" by an unknown artist. The statue depicts a seated man with a large headpiece, long hair on either side of his face, and a necklace around his neck. He wears a short-sleeved top and pants, and has no shoes on. His right hand is raised with the palm facing outwards and the fingers curled in. His left hand holds a small object. He sits on a rectangular base with his legs apart. The statue appears to be made of dark-colored stone or metal. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca 8th–9th century (?)
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Indonesia (Sumatra)
Dimensions:
440 × 624 px
Museum record:
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